SAN DIEGO — The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) offloads approximately 21,126 pounds of cocaine, with an estimated value of more than $156.4 million, Thursday in San Diego. The offload resulted from four separate interdictions of…
U.S. Navy Decommissions Avenger-class Mine Countermeasures Ships in Bahrain
From Commander U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs, Sept. 25, 2025 After nearly 40 years of active service, three recently decommissioned U.S. Navy Avenger-class mine countermeasures ships and their crews were recognized in conjunction with a final decommissioning ceremony…
US, French In-Flight Refueling Extends Advanced Hawkeye’s Reach
From Naval Air Systems Command, Sept. 25, 2025 NAS PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) achieved a breakthrough in global airpower this summer, successfully refueling mid-air from three French-made tankers – a historic first that dramatically extends…
USS America to Return to United States
From Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Sept. 23, 2025 CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES — America-class amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) departed Sasebo, Japan for San Diego, California as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the…
Coast Guard Offloads Nearly $65M in Illicit Narcotics Interdicted in Western Caribbean Sea
From U.S. Coast Guard Southeast District, Sept. 24, 2025 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Diligence (WMEC 616) offloaded approximately 8,700 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $64.5 million, Monday, at Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg. Diligence…
Coast Guard to Invest $350M in Robotics, Autonomous Systems
From Headquarters, U.S. Coast Guard, Sept. 24, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Coast Guard announced Wednesday it will invest nearly $350 million to expand robotics and autonomous systems, strengthening mission execution and operational capabilities. The funding, provided under the One Big Beautiful…
Navy’s NEPTUNE Program Energizes Innovation from Lab to Fleet
Bridging University Research and Naval Needs From the Office of Naval Research, Sept. 24, 2025 The Office of Naval Research’s Naval Enterprise Partnership Teaming with Universities for National Excellence (NEPTUNE) program is aligning academic innovation with naval energy needs. Launched…
GDIT Awarded $1.5B Enterprise IT Modernization Contract to Strengthen STRATCOM Readiness
Company will leverage digital engineering, AI, and cyber capabilities to enhance strategic deterrence, including critical nuclear command and control systems From General Dynamics Information Technology, Sept 25, 2025 FALLS CHURCH, Va. – General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit…
Boeing to Relocate F/A-18 Service Life Modification Work to Support St. Louis Site Expansion
The program will be relocated starting in 2026 with all St. Louis based work ending in 2027 From Boeing ST. LOUIS, Sept. 24, 2025 — As part of Boeing’s [NYSE: BA] expansion and transition plans to support future programs, the company…
Coast Guard Prepares for Aircraft Fleet Expansions with Awards for Engines, Radar
Release From Headquarters, U.S. Coast Guard WASHINGTON — The Coast Guard recently completed contract actions aimed at accelerating delivery of new MH-60 medium-range recovery helicopters and HC-130J long-range surveillance aircraft and expanding mission capabilities of the expanded aviation fleet. On…
